LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Greg Ferraro upon the occasion of his
designation as a 2009 Man of Vision by St. John the Baptist Diocesan
High School on June 16, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry and to the education of its children; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Greg Ferraro upon the occasion of his designation as a 2009 Man of
Vision by St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School at its Annual
Gentlemen's Dinner to be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at the River-
view Restaurant in Oakdale, New York; and
WHEREAS, The greatest asset of any society is its children and the
hope and promise they represent for the future; St. John the Baptist
Diocesan High School in West Islip has a proud and rich history of
providing the young men and women of Long Island with an educational and
religious foundation which is strong and enduring; and
WHEREAS, The St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
Development/Scholarship Fund, dedicated to helping to ensure this
continues to be so, each year proudly honors individuals, such as Greg
Ferraro, who enthusiastically work on behalf of the school; and
WHEREAS, A 1983 graduate of St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School,
today, Greg Ferraro proudly serves on the school's Advisory Board
Committee; and
WHEREAS, In this capacity, Greg Ferraro has been called upon to
contribute his time and talents to countless civic and charitable
endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his service, a period of
constructive involvement, Greg Ferraro has stood constant in dignity,
good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Professionally, Greg Ferraro is the President and Chief Oper-
ating Officer at J. Kings Food Service Professionals, Inc., one of the
nation's top independently owned broadline food service distributors;
and
WHEREAS, Since joining J. Kings in 1984, Greg Ferraro has played an
active role in the company's growth by introducing new product lines
through research and development and by fostering leadership qualities
throughout the company; and
WHEREAS, As part of the strategic plan, Greg Ferraro led the design
and construction of the company's 24,000 square foot Manufacturing
Facility which includes a USDA meat cutting and food processing facility
in Bay Shore, New York; two divisions, Kitchen Cuts and WB Stockyard,
will operate in this state-of-the-art facility and it is expected that
they will contribute significantly to the fiscal goals of the company;
and
WHEREAS, Among one of the first staff members at J. Kings, Greg Ferra-
ro has worked his way through the ranks of the company; beginning his
career as a warehouse worker, he was willing to help out wherever need-
ed, whether it be stocking the freezers or maintaining the trucks; he
later served as a driver for several years before adding sales to his
repertoire; next, he joined the purchasing department, advancing to Vice
President of Purchasing; he then held the position of Chief Operating
Officer and subsequently, President; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife and their three chil-
dren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice
in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Greg Ferraro's unwavering commitment and service to St. John
the Baptist Diocesan High School and its students has greatly enhanced
the academic and extracurricular environments of the school, thereby
allowing each child the opportunity to reach their fullest potential;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Greg Ferraro upon the occasion of his designation as a 2009 Man
of Vision by St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School on June 16, 2009;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Greg Ferraro.